Component Repair & Overhaul Manager
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Job Summary
The Component Repair & Overhaul Manager is responsible for managing technicians, equipment, tooling, technical data and other supporting activities associated with CR&O at Western Aircraft in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145 standards.
This position serves as a key leadership role with accountability for workmanship, quality, efficiency, and cost management. The CR&O Manager will have customer facing responsibilities regarding teardown reports, turn-around-time, technical issues and business development. The CR&O Manager will also assist in developing new supply chain partnerships and coordinate insourcing as in-house capabilities expand.
Additional responsibilities include ensuring technicians are appropriately trained and have access to approved technical data that falls within the repair station’s certified ratings. The CR&O Manager will also confirm there is clear alignment with quality at all levels and will have responsibility to continually expand our FAA repair capabilities list.
From a financial perspective the CR&O Manager will be responsible for budgeting and managing department expenses, headcount requirements and facility expansion strategies as well as providing input on business models used to increase revenue and profitability.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure timely delivery of component repairs and overhauls in compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.
- Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets, project bids, and forecasts.
- Maintain quality standards while ensuring departmental profitability.
- Coordinate with Scheduling, Parts, and MRO departments, as well as external vendors, to ensure efficient repair flow.
- Provide timely and accurate updates regarding component repair status to customers and internal stakeholders including teardown reports, turn-around time, and technical issues.
- Ensure proper documentation of customer approvals and prepare accurate customer invoices.
- Directly supervise assigned technicians within the Component Shop.
- Motivate, mentor, train, discipline, and conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
- Manage equipment, tooling and technical data associated with CR&O activities.
- Verify the accuracy and timely completion of all work orders.
- Ensure proper handling, care, and protection of all customer property.
- Promote and enforce all company and regulatory safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient shop environment.
- Provide input on business models and business development for CR&O activities.
- Participate in internal and external audits as required.
- Travel 10%
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Job Requirements
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in general aviation or related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in aviation maintenance or component repair.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft component repair, overhaul, production, and manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, industry vendors, and current procedures for efficient component repair.
- Ability to develop and justify capital expenditures, budgets, and business plans.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business Management, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification preferred.
Education & Certifications:
Other Prerequisites
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport-issued security badge.
Working Environment
- Work is performed both indoors in a temperature-controlled environment and aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. Requires sitting for up to 8 hours a day. Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs. Constantly requires clear vision to read printed materials and computer screens. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing a pre-employment test. Applicants testing positive for the presence of illegal drugs will not be offered employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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- In the past 10 years, have you been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? * Conviction is not necessarily a bar to employment.
- Have you worked for Western Aircraft in the past?
- Can you, after employment, submit verification of your legal right to work in the U.S.? **Only U.S. Citizens or aliens who hav ea legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment.
- Have you obtained your A & P Certifications?
- Do you have or can you obtain a valid driver's license?
- Statement Certification: I certify that the statements made in this application are true and correct and understand that falsification of such statements and information is grounds for immediate dismissal in accordance with Western Aircraft, Inc. policy. In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of Western Aircraft, Inc. and realize that my employment and compensation can be terminated at any time, with or without notice, by the Company or myself. I understand that no Western Aircraft, Inc. representative has the authority to enter into any other agreement with me for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing statement. I understand that employment may be contingent upon passing a motor vehicle records check and a security background check if included in the position requirements. I agree to authorize Western Aircraft, Inc. to verify statements made in this application, and authorize all previous employers or other persons having knowledge of myself or my record to release such information to Western Aircraft, Inc. I hereby release those companies and persons and Western Aircraft, Inc. from all claims and liabilities that may arise by such disclosures or such investigation.
- Notice to Applicants - Drug Free Workplace Western Aircraft, Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which strictly prohibits the use, purchase, sale or distribution of illegal drugs (meaning those drugs for which there is no generally accepted medical use, e.g., marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines, or a metabolite of those drugs), drug paraphernalia, or use of alcohol by an employee in company vehicle, at a job site, on company property, without company approval, or during work hours. A requirement for consideration of employment with Western Aircraft Inc. is the passing of a pre-employment test for the presence of illegal drugs. Any prospective employee who tests positive for the presence of illegal drugs will not be offered employment with the company. Applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will be required to comply with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy which also includes random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing
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